hooker's green

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What does hooker's green mean?

A dark green pigment made by mixing Prussian blue and gamboge.

Where does hooker's green come from?

Named after botanical artist William Hooker (1779–1832), who created it for illustrating leaves.

How to pronounce hooker's green

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